Like Me (Girlicious song)
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"Like Me" is the official debut single by the American girl group Girlicious. It was released to iTunes on April 22, 2008,[1] a day before the group was formed in the season finale of the reality television show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. Since Tiffanie's departure, Chrystina Sayers performs her part of the bridge and melismatic vocals.
Release
On iTunes, "Like Me" was released on April 22, 2008 one day prior to The CW's airing of the finale, allowing many fans to find out who won before the finale aired. A 1:30 preview of the song was released on their official website on April 22, 2008. On September 19, 2008 the single was sent to radio in India.
Chart performance
Without being sent to radio or a physical release, the single managed to debut at number two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[2] and number seventy on the Pop 100[3] solely based on digital sales. In addition, during the week of May 1, 2008, "Like Me" made a "Hot Shot Debut" at number four on the Canadian Hot 100 becoming an instant hit in Canada.[4]
Music video
The music video for "Like Me" was directed by Steven Antin and premiered following the season finale alongside "Stupid Shit". The video features Girlicious in a boxing ring dancing with Jazze Pha.
In the 2009 Much Music Video Awards the video won 'Most Watched video on Much Music', with "Stupid Shit" coming in second place.
Chart positions
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100[4] | 4 |
| US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 2 |
| US Billboard Pop 100 | 70 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States[citation needed] | April 22, 2008 | Digital download |
| Canada[1] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Like Me" | Most Watched Video On Muchmusic.com | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Girlicious – Like Me - Canada Release". Itunes. Retrieved 2010-04-03.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 28, 2015. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Pop 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 28, 2015. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Girlicious – Like Me – Music Charts". αCharts.us. Retrieved 2008-05-03.